3 Critical Elements When Planning for New Rack Cabinets
Choosing the right email server rack frame represents a crucial element in the designing phase. To help with selecting the proper fit for your mail servers, here are three matters to consider:
What Size Rack Enclosure is Required?
Choosing the optimum server cabinet involves two critical factors: the amount of equipment to be stored and the type of equipment necessary for sturdy rack mounts. Planning ahead with accurate dimensions will ease the buying experience. Generally, the buyer should calculate the total rack units necessary, such as a pop rack with four secure compartments; also considering the potential for expansion in the future. Typically, additional cabinet racks cannot be combined once the server rack is assembled. Thus, if more rack-mount accessories are necessary, such as battery back up, remote power management or environmental monitoring, then additional cabinet space in the front or rear might be required to mount the accessories horizontally or vertically.
How Important are the Internal Dimensions of the Rack Cabinet?
Accurate internal dimensions should be utilized to gauge the size and quantity of server equipment to be installed in the server rack. Internal vertical height is tallied from the highest point on any of the side rails to the bottom of the chassis. This gives the user the total internal height. Internal depth is measured from the interiors of the front and rear doors. Finally, internal width extends from one side panel across to the other.
When assessing rack mounts, the internal dimensions should take into account the rack accessories and equipment that may be mounted internally, but to the side or rear of the cabinet. The time to modify the space is during manufacturing to provide adequate space for front, rear and side mounted equipment. Moreover, the auxiliary compartment will impart additional space for bulky power cords, cabling management needs or ventilation systems.
How do the External Rack Cabinet Dimensions Affect the Purchase?
Prior to ordering a server rack, the precise location in the facility or data center should be determined using the proposed external dimensions. Moreover, the buyers should ensure that the finished racks will fit through entryways and past any potential obstructions. Other considerations to take into account include clearance regulations at the server farm or data center as well as ceiling height. In addition, freight elevators and stairways should be measured prior to the delivery of the finished product.
